Inhale / Exhale (Rüfüs Du Sol album)

Inhale / Exhale
Studio album by
Rüfüs Du Sol
Released11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)
Length58:56
Label
ProducerRüfüs Du Sol
Rüfüs Du Sol chronology
Surrender (Remixes)
(2022) 		Inhale / Exhale
(2024)
Singles from Inhale / Exhale
  1. "Music Is Better"
    Released: 21 June 2024
  2. "Lately"
    Released: 2 August 2024
  3. "Break My Love"
    Released: 11 September 2024
  4. "Pressure"
    Released: 27 September 2024[1]

Inhale / Exhale is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol. It was released on 11 October 2024 through Rose Avenue and Reprise Records.

At the 2024 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[2]

Background and singles

Announced a month ahead of the release, on 11 September 2024, the record is said to encompass "themes that have endeared fans for over a decade", namely "romance, heartbreak, euphoria, despair", which are supposed to be delivered through "sprawling, mature soundscapes" combined with their signature electronic sounds.[3] Inhale / Exhale marks a new chapter for the trio as they have come to "just enjoy" the process and "creating in the moment".[4] On 21 June, the album was led by the track "Music Is Better" which "offers a window into a new creative groove for the band" and marked their first single in three years.[5] The second single "Lately", released on 2 August, sees the combination of "heartfelt lyrics, indie vibes and a club bounce".[6] The third single "Break My Love" was released alongside the album announcement and constitutes a testament to the "evolved sound and deep musicality" showcased by the band.[7] "Pressure" was released on 27 September 2024.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Rüfüs Du Sol; "Music Is Better" written with Benjamin Latimore.

Inhale / Exhale track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Inhale"1:48
2."Lately"4:09
3."Breathe"3:01
4."Music Is Better"3:56
5."Levitating"4:03
6."Break My Love"4:20
7."In the Moment"4:38
8."New York"3:09
9."The Life"4:27
10."Pressure"4:39
11."Fire / Desire"4:17
12."Edge of the Earth"4:31
13."Standing at the Gates"3:09
14."Belong"5:04
15."Exhale"3:45
Total length:58:56

Personnel

Rüfüs Du Sol

  • Tyrone Lindqvist – vocals, instrumentation, programming, production, vocal production, vocal engineering
  • Jon George – vocals, instrumentation, programming, production, vocal production, vocal engineering
  • James Hunt – vocals, instrumentation, programming, production, vocal production, vocal engineering

Additional musicians

  • Cayla Griffin – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Chandelor Johnson – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • DeAnte Duckelt – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Jazzmine DuBose – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Kadmiel Siler – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Kisha Tinson – choir vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Marianne Haynes – viola, violin (track 4)
  • Hal Ritson – violin (track 4)

Technical

  • Dale Becker – mastering
  • Cassian Stewart-Kasimba – mixing
  • Hal Ritson – strings production, strings programming (track 4)
  • Richard Adlam – strings production, strings programming (track 4)
  • Pedro Laet – vocal engineering (tracks 5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Lionel Crasta – additional engineering (track 11)

Charts

References

  1. ^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL Share Defiant Anthem 'Pressure'". Rolling Stone Australia. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  2. ^ Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ^ Todd, Nate (11 September 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Announces New Album Inhale / Exhale & Shares Atmospheric "Break My Love" Single". JamBase. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  4. ^ Lynch, Jessica (12 September 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Announce Fifth Album Inhale / Exhale and Drop New Single". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  5. ^ Heffler, Jason (21 June 2024). "Listen to Rüfüs Du Sol's first new single in three years, "Music Is Better"". EDM. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  6. ^ Slocum, Matt (2 August 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Blend Organic With Electronic on New Single "Lately"". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  7. ^ Mancino, Mark (11 September 2024). "Rüfüs Du Sol Drops New Single "Break My Love", Announces Inhale / Exhale LP". DJ Life Mag. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale / Exhale". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Charts.nz – Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale / Exhale". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale / Exhale". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale / Exhale". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Rufus Du Sol Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Rufus Du Sol Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  16. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Dance Albums for 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2025.